Administrative Assistant - Temporary

Heirlooms for Hospice; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HopeWest in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant in People Operations to support recruitment, onboarding and HR documentation. This on-site role runs about 12 weeks with regular Monday-Friday hours and a 8:00am-5:00pm schedule.

The position requires strong organization, confidentiality, and familiarity with HRIS/ATS tools. As a temporary member of the People Operations team, you will help manage candidate communications, pre-employment activities, onboarding

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of administrative assistant or related experience.
• Experience in HR/People Operations.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, or employee records processes.
• Familiarity with HRIS/ATS/DocuSign/SkillSurvey or similar systems.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to the People Operations department.
• Support recruitment, pre-employment activities, onboarding, new hire orientation, and document management.
• Assist with manager training and HR administrative tasks during the assignment period.

Skills

Administrative support

HR systems

Recruitment coordination

Onboarding coordination

Document management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HRIS

ATS

DocuSign

SkillSurvey

Job description

Administrative Assistant - Temporary (HR)

Regular Full-Time Grand Junction, CO, US

Salary Range: $19.89 To $22.00 Hourly

Administrative Assistant, People Operations

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Wage Range: $19.89 - 22.00

The Temporary People Operations Administrative Assistant provides administrative and coordination support to the People Operations department to ensure departmental activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and timely. This position supports recruitment, pre-employment activities, onboarding, new hire orientation, manager training, document management, and other People Operations administrative functions.

This is a temporary position anticipated to last approximately 12 weeks and is intended to provide additional administrative support to the People Operations team during the assignment period.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) to Five (5) years of administrative assistant or related administrative experience
• Previous experience providing administrative support within Human Resources or People Operations.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, orientation, or employee records processes.
• Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), DocuSign, SkillSurvey, or similar systems.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, unlimited access to reliable transportation, and adequate automobile insurance maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Professional and courteous interpersonal communication.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion.
• Ability to follow established processes and identify when questions or issues should be escalated.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and appropriately manage electronic documentation.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with candidates, employees, leaders, and People Operations team members.

At HopeWest, we hold strong core values that are followed internally with staff as well as in the daily care of our patients & their loved ones. Employees of HopeWest are ambassadors that help continue our strong reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to feel honor and pride in the work that you do, while supporting a meaningful mission, come join our HopeWest Team!

Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.

HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. This position will remain open until filled.